Thursday, April 29, 2010

Like Thomas MacEntee, I think a GeneaBloggers' Code of Conduct is long overdue. From now on, any blogger wishing to appear in my Genealogy Blog Finder must adhere to the following guidelines:

Follow best genealogical practices at all times. Or else learn to fake it like the rest of us.

Hateful language will not be tolerated unless directed at people I also hate.

When attacking religions, lay off the Mormons because you'll probably need their help someday.

Politics should never, ever be discussed on a genealogy blog because Obama is the Antichrist.

Always give proper attributions for the stuff you rip off from better blogs.

Your grandchildren are not as cute as you think they are, so stop writing about them.

Never accept money or gifts from companies in return for favorable reviews of their products without first offering to cut me in.

As Ernest Hemingway once told my grandfather over a bottle of absinthe while celebrating the liberation of Paris, "Do not embellish your family history to attract readers."

Periodically post your blog's traffic statistics so those of us with more visitors can feel superior.

Ask for help when you need it. But don't ask me to help you move, because I'm busy that weekend.

Note: Being listed in the Genealogy Blog Finder constitutes membership in the community and acceptance of the preceding terms. Retroactive membership fees of $50 per year may be sent via PayPal to the email address in my profile.

What fun! Almost as much fun as watching the Absinthe Fairie "dance" at the recent NOLA International competition of strippers --- but I won't say more because I'm not allowed to brag about family members.

Sure glad I sent my $50 in when the CDN dollar was at par. Now that I know the rules, no-one should read my today's diatribe on aspects of tourism in Australia. As my spiteful gt-grandma would say to anyone who would listen over a thimble of uisghe, what are these useless descendants of ours doing?

Great post. No, I am NOT a 'bot'. I would add one more 'condition'. "If you find a branch of your family tree you wish to cut off,let me know, I need firewood." Seriously, I love your comedic approach to what some deem a 'serious' subject. It is fun to lighten up a bit. Congrats on a good blog. I will enjoy returning often.